Talk set to explore psychedelics and mental health – Reading Today

AN NHS DOCTOR is set to deliver a talk discussing the possibility of using psychedelics to tackle mental health conditions.

Dr Jonathan Iliff will speak about the history and future of the practice at the University of Reading on Thursday, October 27.

A background into how psychedelics produce their effects in the brain will be provided, also touching on how people might benefit from consuming compounds such as psilocybin and LSD.

His research focused on the use of psychedelic compounds, like LSD and psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, in the treatment of mental health disorders.

He has expressed his desire to remove the stigma from speaking about mental health and change attitudes which persist in even the most tolerant parts of our society.

The founder of the UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics hopes to improve the lives of billions of people who suffer directly and indirectly from mental health disorders.

The event is part of the Seed Talks series, which connects top thinkers with audiences across the UK.

Its stapline is: Learn something new. Plant an idea. Watch it grow.

This talk takes place at the Palmer G.10 Lecture Theatre, Pepper Lane.

Doors open at 6.45pm, with the event running from 7.30pm-9.30pm.

There are various ticket options available, starting from 10.90.

For more information or to book tickets, search Seed Talks on http://www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Talk set to explore psychedelics and mental health - Reading Today